DEPARTMENT: Human Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Melody Woosley
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
The University of Texas at San Antonio Interlocal Agreement and the Head Start Policy Council Bylaws and Impasse Procedure
SUMMARY:
The Department of Human Services (DHS) requests approval of the following:
a) Authorization to execute an Interlocal Agreement with The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) to provide a comprehensive community assessment with four annual updates for the City of San Antonio Head Start Program. The contract will commence on February 1, 2020 and terminate January 31, 2025, for a total contract value not to exceed $69,132.00; and
b) Updates to the Head Start Policy Council (HSPC) Bylaws and the Program Impasse Procedures.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of San Antonio Head Start Program (Program) is a federally-funded program administered by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Program is comprised of the Department of Human Services Head Start (DHS Head Start) and the Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (DHS EHS-CCP) programs and focuses on the organization and development of the next generation of leaders in our inner city communities and it encourages our future leaders to advance throughout their educational careers. The Program serves children at or below the federal poverty line and prioritizes the most vulnerable children, including those with disabilities, experiencing homelessness, and in the foster care system. The Program's mission is to prepare children and engage families for school readiness and lifelong success. A comprehensive services approach positively impacts families and holistically addresses the needs of children, therefore, the Program contracts with the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District for dental services, and University of the Incarnate Word for health services
DHS Head Start provides early childhood education, family support, and comprehensive support ser...
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